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The Philippines government is set to finalize a landmark deal with two of the largest airlines from the Middle East, which would launch the first regular direct flights from the Davao International Airport to Dubai. The bilateral air service discussions between the Philippines and UAE would be held on April 26 and 27 at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Cebu City. Should it be ratified, the deal would see Emirates …

A Filipino lawmaker has vowed to make sure that the atrocious United Airlines incident does not happen in the Philippines by urging the House of Representatives to prioritize all bills that seek to uphold and protect the rights of air passengers. Arnolfo Teves Jr., a Representative from Negros Oriental, made the call in the aftermath of the controversial and violent “bumping” of David Dao, a passenger who was dragged off …

Philippine carriers are targeting India as a new growth market with flights between the two nations set to resume next year. This is according to a report from CAPA-Center for Aviation, which said that air traffic between the Philippines and India, is on the rise. The Philippines’ flagship carrier, Philippine Airlines, stopped operating flights to India in 2011 but is already pursuing air traffic rights, alongside with Cebu Pacific and …

Philippine Airlines (PAL) is hopeful that negotiations with a strategic investor regarding a stake in the Philippines’ flagship carrier will be completed later in the year. PAL President and Chief Operating Offier Jaime J. Bautista said that the company is willing to give up a stake equivalent to a maximum percentage allowed by law. The Philippine Constitution states that foreigners cannot own more than 40% of certain businesses, including transportation. …